You may have chosen a Shaker theme with simple solid wood furniture. Shakers used what was available locally, such as pine, birch, cherry and poplar, and some even used maple or beech. You might prefer something more European, with stained dark oak, walnut, or cherry veneer or the exotic cinnamon-colored Asian teak or solid mahogany which has a beautiful deep red shade. Rosewood is another beautiful wood suitable for most forms of home furniture design.

Decide on a Theme

I hate earthquakes with a passion. They are unlike any other disaster in that they come without warning, and make what should be solid ground betray us. The only thing we can do is be ready for them, and that takes some thought and time. Whenever we experience a small shaker, it’s a good time to review our preparations. Here is an overview of how you can be more prepared:

o Measurements of rooms and photographs help a lot in visualizing the furniture in its final destination while shopping. Having wall paint samples and carpet may be helpful if you are looking at changing only the furniture.

Immediately turn the water off. If there is a break in the lines somewhere, this will prevent contaminants from entering your home and contaminating the water inside. Once it has been cleared, you can easily turn it on. You should also turn off the electricity until you make sure there are no breaks that could spark a fire.

It’s no secret that the old fashioned style of Amish made furniture is enjoying a comeback. After years of plastic, snap together furniture pieces dominating home interiors the demand is once again rising for solid oak and cherry wood furniture that is distinct, elegant and durable. If you are planning a move into a new home or have plans to redecorate your home dining room or bedroom, consider using Amish furniture to create unique living spaces that infuse traditional craftsmanship with superior grade hardwoods. Eating and sleeping take up a lot of time so it’s always a good idea to start with the dining rooms and bedrooms.

When making the plan, you may need to do a little research. This is especially true if you have children in school. Find out what the procedures are should a quake happen during school hours, and what the procedures for picking them up is. Some schools will release students only to people on a special list.

Many Americans have the preconceived notion that the Shakers came from their own country, but contrary to this misconception, the Shakers actually originated from Manchester, England, and didn’t arrive at America until 1774, thanks to a woman named Mother Ann Lee. They brought with them their own take on furniture, and altogether, Shaker furniture can be described in these words: utilitarian, simple yet classic, and high-quality.

It would be far better if you could find somebody well versed in interior design, and while you might think that it doesn’t really matter – it does! If your drapes, rugs and upholstery fabrics all match, and the colors and designs were appropriate to the type of furniture you have chosen, then an OK room could be converted into a fabulous room.

A barspoon does a lot of different jobs so it’s very important that you have one for your dining room bar. Not only is a barspoon used to stir cocktails, it’s also used to measure some of the ingredients. You can also use it to crush ingredients that you plan to add to the drinks. Barspoons are made of stainless steel and are generally about ten inches in length. And, they will measure one teaspoon of alcohol or drink flavoring.